Crating & Packing

Lawrence Fine Arts is known worldwide for our crating and packing experience and expertise.

LFA's in-house crating staff evaluates every art object, considering size, weight, sensitivity, and conditions to which it will be exposed. A customized crate is then designed to ensure the safe travel of each valued piece. Since our research and training is on-going, the crating and packing methods and materials we use are the most current, appropriate and of the highest quality.

We provide a full range of museum standard crating and packing services, including:

• On-site wrapping and packing
• One-way crates
• Round-trip crates
• Travel frames
• Multiple-use traveling exhibition crates

One-Way Crate
Our most minimal and economical option

• Waterproof MDO plywood construction
• Lid secured with screws and cup washers
• 2" ethafoam or 1.4" charcoal ethafoam bumpers used at corners to absorb shock and dampen vibration
• Full 2" x 4" skids for greater stability and easier movement

Round-Trip Crate
Our most frequently requested option when more substantial protection is recommended.

Includes all One-Way Crate features, plus:

• Reinforced 1" x 4" pine battens
• 1" x 6" museum battens also available
• Routered edges and fully-sanded exterior for easier and safer handling
• White "butcher" lining paper as barrier and moisture buffer
• Marked interiors for refitting

Museum-Quality Travel Crate
Our premium, multiple-use and international travel option

Includes all Round-Trip Crate features, plus:

• Lid secured with steel bolts and threaded closure plates
• Water-based water resistant sealant
• Exterior paint available in a selection of colors
• High-quality gasket material

Additional Travel Crate Features

• Top-side, front load or break-away crates
• Slotted interiors
• Tray pack
• Cowboy pack
• Drawers
• Individual Fomecor boxes
• Travel frames with Oz clips
• Contour bracing
• Cavity pack
• Slat crates
• Sculpture pallets
• Full stenciling
• International freight markings
• Handles
• Packing list for multiple items

Additional Crating & Packing Services